More than two centuries ago the Stuart family planted an avenue of beech trees, as an approach to their mansion. South of Ballintoy and Ballycastle, northeast of Ballymoney in the County Antrim countryside, Bregagh Road is now a public avenue, lined with magnificent beech trees that are almost 250 years old, known as The Dark Hedges. A spirit known as the Grey Lady is said to roam the avenue though legend doesn’t seem to specify who she might be. The Dark Hedges is among Northern Ireland’s most photographed landscapes, for which I did my part. 🙂 Game of Thrones fans will recognize the setting. 
Beyond the Brush 
Beautiful Lynne. I heard the Dark Hedges are very busy with photographers, what was your experience, it seems quite serene?
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Hi Ed. We were there in October, on a rainy rather blustery day (the only such day we had out of 35) and it wasn’t difficult to get some shots without people. Some with people and vehicles for scale as well.
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Thanks Lynne,
The rain enhanced the photos. Wonderful! I often prefer rainy days, because of the colours and lack of people 🙂
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Yes, I enjoyed all the moody skies we had as backdrops to some spectacular scenery, yet for the most the actual rain held off making it more enjoyable for photographing.
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How beautiful! They made my heart sing.
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So glad I brought some happy to your day, Pat.
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Fantastic photos Lynne of what looks like an amazing place 🙂
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Hello Andy, and thank you, for your comments and all of your footprints today 🙂 We just recently returned from Scotland. We based ourselves in Hilton on the Firth of Moray and then in Thornhill in the south. Beautiful, beautiful country. I first visited 50 years (!!) ago so it was a long awaited return. I’ve also seen some of your Cornwall area, based out of Mevagissey. Another beautiful area.
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You’re most welcome with regards to the comments etc, you have a great blog 🙂 I’ve only been to the Firth of Moray once, a bit like you, but a mere 38 years ago! And from what I remember it is really beautiful 🙂 I intend taking my wife at some point, even though she’s from Glasgow, she’s hardly ever been beyond the southern edge of the Highlands. And yes, I have been blessed by living in two wonderful parts of the world 🙂
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Totally magical photos, I’d love to go there!
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Gorgeous.
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Beautifully done. I like the atmosphere created and your information. As a photographer, I like the photo to tell the most of the story with just enough background information to make it very interesting. You do this very well, thanks.
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I appreciate that comment. I think a bit of context gives some grounding to the photo but too much is just … too much. We’re overloaded as it is 🙂 Thank you.
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